Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent figure in the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, was martyred by an explosive device while staying at a guesthouse in Tehran.
According to the New York Times, the explosives were planted about two months before the incident.
The explosion occurred when Haniyeh’s presence at the guesthouse was confirmed. The guesthouse, located in the Neshat area of northern Tehran, was under the protection of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
The explosion, which occurred around 2 a.m. local time, was triggered remotely and caused significant damage, shattering windows and partially collapsing an exterior wall.
The report, citing seven officials including two Iranians and one American, detailed that the explosives had been planted approximately two months before the incident.
Despite the heavy impact of the blast, the building itself sustained minimal damage apart from broken windows and a collapsed wall, suggesting that the attack was not a rocket attack.
The NYT report, citing five Middle Eastern officials, highlighted the meticulous planning involved in hiding the bomb in the guesthouse months in advance.
